The main is dacron full batten that I got last year (Mack Sails). I am still trying to discover how it likes to be trimmed, but think I have it reasonably optimized from VMG testing. Dave Dr. David Knecht Professor of Molecular and Cell Biology Core Microscopy Facility Director University of Connecticut 91 N. Eagleville Rd. Storrs, CT 06269 860-486-2200
> On Aug 16, 2016, at 12:29 PM, Rick Brass via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > David; > > In 5 knots the 155 would have a big advantage – in 12 knots not so much. In > 15 the Dacron 135 I use now (instead of the old carbon 155) gets me to hull > speed just fine. > > With big winches, the difference in effort from a 135 to a 155 is pretty > manageable. So lightweight female crew may not be a significant problem. > > But the 155 can be persnickety about trim, so the “novice” part of your crew > might make a big difference. > > As I recall, the 36 was like a lot of the mid-70s C&Cs and was driven > primarily by the headsail. Your 90s vintage boat likely has a significantly > smaller J and is driven by a higher aspect main. What shape is your mainsail > in? > > Rick Brass > Washington, NC > > > > > From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com > <mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com>] On Behalf Of David Knecht via CnC-List > Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2016 11:18 AM > To: CnC CnC discussion list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com > <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> > Cc: David Knecht <davidakne...@gmail.com <mailto:davidakne...@gmail.com>> > Subject: Re: Stus-List Opinions about new headsail construction > > I would like to add one more twist to this interesting discussion. I have a > 140% UK tape drive genoa I got 3 years ago. My main competitor in Wednesday > night beer can racing is a C&C 36 which has a 150-155 racing triradial > laminate genoa (no UV protective, kevlar I think). In 5-12 knots of wind, he > just powers away from us upwind and he is supposed to be 20-30 seconds a mile > slower. Admittedly, he is really good with experienced crew and knows his > boat well from years of competitive racing, but I don't ever go faster than > him upwind. I fear that a 150% with my crew will be too much too handle much > of the time (3-4 lightweight female novices where he has 7-8 big strong guys) > but I wonder if the 140 vs. 150 is a reasonable explanation or if a “racing > briradial” is that much faster than a “cruising” tape drive? Dave > > Aries > 1990 C&C 34+ > New London, CT > > <image001.png> > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like > what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions > are greatly appreciated!
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